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CoNetrix was honored to sponsor the January Chapter Meeting of the HDI West Texas local chapter. The topic of the meeting was "Top Cyber Security Threats in 2013", presented by Russ Horn, President at CoNetrix.

The presentation was designed to review the cyber security threats facing West Texas businesses in 2013 and provide helpful information with the following goals:

• Identify top cyber security threats
• Recognize trends in security threats
• Review real-life case studies
• Explore recommendations to deal with current and future security threats.

HDI is the largest association for IT service and support professionals with the goal of providing a local forum to learn, share, and network within the IT community. To learn more about the West Texas chapter, visit www.hdiwesttexas.com.

CoNetrix is pleased to receive Honorable Mention for its Tandem Internet Banking Security Program in the eBanking (Mobile/Online) Solution category of the BankNews 2012 Innovative Solutions Award.

The 2012 Innovative Solutions Award, sponsored by BankNews, recognizes companies that have introduced or significantly enhanced products designed to help community banks become more efficient, expand their capabilities and, ultimately, better serve their customers. The Innovative Solutions Awards are presented in four categories:

• Equipment / Hardware Solution
• Consulting / Outsourcing / Training Solution
• Management / Operations / Processing Solution
• eBanking (Mobile/Online) Solution

CoNetrix Tandem Internet Banking Security Program was created from the latest supplement to the FFIEC guidance Authentication in an Internet Banking Environment. The program is divided into two components: Internet Banking Risk Assessment and Customer Education / Awareness Program. To learn more visit: www.conetrix.com/Internet-Banking-Risk-Assessment-and-Customer-Education-Software.aspx.

To learn more about the Innovative Solutions Award, visit the BankNews article.

CoNetrix attended the 2012 BankNext Expo presented by the Warren Group, the Maryland Bankers Association, and the Maryland Banker on November 9, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland. This conference provides education and training over emerging opportunities and innovative solutions for the banking industry.

During the conference, CoNetrix had a drawing for an Apple TV. Samuel Hornbaker with Community Bank of Tri-County in Leonardtown, Maryland was the lucky winner!

To learn more about the expo, visit www.banknextexpo.com.

CoNetrix has met all requirements and has been recertified as a Cisco Select Certified Partner. CoNetrix also currently retains its SMB Specialization, which reflects a company’s technology and business expertise to successfully design and deploy Cisco solutions to small and medium-sized business customers.

CoNetrix attended the 2012 Banking Educational Conference & Technology Showcase presented by Jack Henry Banking on October 17-18 in Grapevine, Texas. This conference provided education and training on the latest industry trends and banking best practices.

During the conference, CoNetrix had a drawing for a $50 Visa gift card. Doug Merrell with First National Bank of the Rockies in Grand Junction, Colorado was the lucky winner!

To learn more about other conferences and educational events presented by Jack Henry Banking, visit www.jackhenrybanking.com.

CoNetrix attended the 2012 Technology Council Conference presented by Credit Union National Association on October 14-17 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This conference provided valuable sessions on information technology trends and security for credit unions.

During the conference, CoNetrix had a drawing for an AppleTV. Rich Griesser with Hughes Federal Credit Union in Tucson, AZ was the lucky winner!

To learn more about other conferences and educational events presented by the Credit Union National Association, visit www.cunatechnologycouncil.org.

CoNetrix attended the Western Independent Bankers (WIB) Annual Education Summit & Expo as an exhibitor September 24-25 in San Diego, CA. This year’s event, entitled "Shaping the New Vision of Community Banking" included four tracks:

• Technology & Operations
• CFO & Finance
• Compliance
• HR & Training

During the conference, CoNetrix had a drawing for a $50 Visa gift card. Kathleen Johnson from Central Bank in Provo, Utah was the lucky winner!

To learn more about WIB, visit www.wib.org.

CoNetrix was honored to be a sponsor for the 21st Annual Compliance Conference sponsored by the Dallas Area Compliance Association (DACA). The conference was titled "This is not your 'Rookie' season." At the conference, Russ Horn of CoNetrix presented a session titled "Information Technology – Social Media & Your Bank."

During the conference, CoNetrix had a drawing for a $50 Visa gift card. Jerrica Anderson from Prosper Bank in Prosper, TX was the lucky winner!

The Dallas Area Compliance Association (DACA) was founded in 1990 to serve as a networking association for compliance professionals. To learn more about DACA, visit dacaonline.org

CoNetrix attended the 2012 Technology Conference sponsored by the Wisconsin Bankers Association on September 18-19 in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. The event was very well attended and full of useful technology and compliance information from both speakers and exhibitors.

At the conference, CoNetrix presented a session entitled "Hot Topics: IT Audits, Exams and Information Security." During this session, Stephanie Chaumont, a Security and Compliance Consultant at CoNetrix, discussed current and emerging security threats faced by community banks.

During the conference, CoNetrix had a drawing for a $50 Visa gift card. Tamara Sillars from Marathon Savings Bank in Wausau, WI was the lucky winner!

To learn more about other conferences and educational events sponsored by the Wisconsin Bankers Association, visit www.wisbank.com.